Overview

• Energy bills have increased by 6.4%, raising the average annual dual fuel bill to £1,849, as the energy price cap rises.
• Water bills in England and Wales have surged by an average of 26%, with Southern Water customers seeing hikes of up to 47%.
• Council tax has risen by an average of 5% in England, with some areas imposing increases of up to 10%, and second-home owners facing doubled rates in certain locations.
• Telecom providers, including BT, EE, and Vodafone, have raised broadband and mobile bills, with inflation-linked contracts increasing by up to 6.4%.
• Public sector workers are largely shielded from the impact of rising costs, while relief measures like social tariffs remain underutilized by vulnerable households.